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25.01.2022 Seven of the Hunter's 10 councils have committed to tackling climate change after Lake Macquarie City Council, Port Stephens Council and Cessnock City Council joined the Cities Power Partnership. Upon joining, councils pledge to take 5 actions on climate, and can include anything from rolling out solar panels to switching to sustainable transport. Check out the new mayors taking an electric vehicle for a spin to celebrate!

25.01.2022 Wagga Wagga's streetlight upgrade will cut energy use by 50%, lowering power bills and cutting emissions.

24.01.2022 At Woollahra Council we know that Australias carbon footprint is among the worlds highest, and while certainly a complex issue, it is something that we are committed to tackling at a local level, said Mayor of Woollahra Council Susan Wynne. https://bit.ly/3c8DsYA

23.01.2022 The Bushfire Royal Commission found climate change fuelled last season's horrific bushfires, and has laid out 80 recommendations for Australia moving forward. It's now up to the Federal Government to implement them - but there is no time to waste. We have to hold the Government to account and ensure they enact all recommendations as quickly as possible. ... To do this, the Climate Council created a Royal Commission Accountability Tracker, to keep a close eye on the status of 10 key recommendations. Visit http://climc.nl/rc-tracker to check it out.

23.01.2022 "This Father's Day, amidst unprecedented disruption, is reminding me how dads take pride in building, fixing and protecting. But as a father in Far North Queensland, dependent on reef tourism for my family business, 2020 hit with challenges so big I had to question how I could do this."

23.01.2022 Well done City of Wagga Wagga for slamming the breaks on emissions in your community.

22.01.2022 Whether its encouraging urban agriculture or converting disused tourism rentals into affordable housing, local authorities around the world are using COVID recovery to build cleaner, greener and better cities. Check out this article from last week's Clean Jobs Summit to find out what cities around the world are doing to ensuring their communities emerge from the health crisis better and more resilient. https://www.governmentnews.com.au/using-covid-recovery-to/

22.01.2022 Inner West Council's Go Solar, a series of council-led community engagement initiatives, was this year’s Community Engagement award winner for its work increasing solar in the community by 11% in the year from 2018-9 to 2019-20. The initiative aimed to break down barriers to help renters and apartment dwellers install solar in the Inner West.

21.01.2022 Meet Bella Burgemeister, 14 years old, organising her local School Strike for Climate action in Bunbury WA and taking the Environment Minister to court to stop approving coal mines that are fuelling the climate crisis.

21.01.2022 Congratulations Georges River Council. The first council in New South Wales to set five new sustainable goals after meeting all of its initial commitments in the Cities Power Partnership, Australias largest network of cities and towns taking action on climate change. The new pledges will support the community to reduce their carbon footprint as well as continue Councils ongoing work to drive changes within its operations to achieve its goal of net zero carbon emissions and 100% renewable energy by 2025. "We know that councils are the engine rooms for meaningful action on climate and their leading role in reducing emissions while educating communities should not be underestimated.

21.01.2022 Happy World EV Day! [The network] will ensure that the regions do not get left behind as more and more electric cars hit the road. It will help boost jobs, stimulate #EV tourism & encourage people to think about going electric. Rob Law, Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance https://bit.ly/3k0LfdH

21.01.2022 Inner West Council latest batch of #solar panels is set to cut 300,000kg of CO2 each year. That's the equivalent of taking over 115 typical passenger cars off the road every year, or enough electricity to power around 85 Inner West households ever year. https://bit.ly/3hLDBmZ

20.01.2022 "This will have huge ramifications in increasing action around the world... Australia will look isolated. Most countries have a net-zero target, many are lookin...g more ambitious than that. Australia’s ‘climate-lite’ approach, of not doing a lot but claiming we are, won’t cut it. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie on what Joe Biden's victory means for Australia's climate policy.

20.01.2022 Renewable energy zones are the modern-day equivalent of traditional power stations. They combine generation, transmission, storage and system strength services to ensure a secure, affordable and reliable energy system. They will play a crucial role in delivering affordable energy to help replace the State’s existing power stations as they retire, Matt Kean.

19.01.2022 City of Ryde is the first council in NSW to endorse a local resilience plan that will allow the community to better prepare for major shocks and emergencies like COVID-19 or bushfires, as well as respond and recover from such situations into the future. https://bit.ly/325UO52

19.01.2022 Welcome! We cant wait to see what exciting projects and impact you deliver as part of the program.

18.01.2022 Noosa is in the firing line of increasingly severe beach erosion, rising sea levels and savage bush fires. That's why Noosa Council is consulting local businesses and the community to build a climate change response plan to insulate the community from future shocks. https://bit.ly/3gT9ucI

18.01.2022 Check out this fantastic new podcast from Greenpeace Australia Pacific - a story of two mates on a journey to find out what they can do that will actually make a difference in this climate fight.

17.01.2022 "To ensure investments generate local jobs quickly and ensure lasting prosperity, Australia should aspire not just to a renewable energy future, but a community energy future. Research shows us involving communities in renewable energy is the best way to maximise local jobs and lasting benefits." Helen Haines, independent federal MP for Indi. Hear Helen speak TODAY at 10:15am at our national online summit Re-Energise Australia: A Clean Jobs Summit. You can register here: https://bit.ly/3fnZHtJ

17.01.2022 Yarra City Council sustainability team took home the Climate Champion Award that celebrates the work of council staff in driving the city’s climate response. We set high expectations to deliver a best practice local government climate emergency response, and I am incredibly proud to say we delivered.

17.01.2022 The world's busiest coal port is reinventing itself by embracing renewables & battery storage to further reduce its emissions. We owe it to our children to prioritise concrete action on climate change" - Lord Mayor Nuatali Nemes City of Newcastle https://www.solarquotes.com.au//newcastle-climate-action-/

16.01.2022 When will the Federal Government get the message? We don't need any new gas. But the Government wants to waste millions of taxpayer dollars on expensive, dirty and polluting gas projects instead. Email your MP today using our easy tool, and let them know what you want a real plan to create clean and secure jobs, not more investment in fossil fuels: https://climc.nl/2ZBs1DE

16.01.2022 The [#renewable energy] boom will happen in regional Australia. Our sun and wind will be mined right across the county, and regional Australia has the best renewable resources in the world. Helen Haines MP at our #cleanjobssummit

15.01.2022 Good Monday morning! Some fantastic climate news to get your week started off right.

12.01.2022 Welcome Lake Macquarie City Council to the Cities Power Partnership. Through the Cities Power Partnership, we will be able to collaborate with other councils and improve on the sustainability measures that are most important for our city, Manager Environmental Systems Tim Browne.

12.01.2022 Local governments are in a fantastic position to accelerate economic recovery solutions that help create the clean, healthy future we want to live in. Learn how at Re-energise Australia: A clean jobs summit for local government, happening today! Register here: https://bit.ly/3fnZHtJ

12.01.2022 Join the Better Futures Australia event this Thursday Nov 19th as we workshop how Australian councils can work together to lead local climate action and drive global change. Register here: https://betterfutures.org.au/event_191120

12.01.2022 "Local councils can drive the energy efficiency revolution. It may not be high profile and exciting, but investing in energy efficiency will get us back to work quickly, and help secure our economic future." Holly Taylor, Energy Efficiency Council

10.01.2022 Dozens of elected local government representatives from around Australia are the latest to reject the Federal Government’s gas-led economic recovery plan, committing instead to a sustainable economic future. The actions we take now must improve liveability for everyone, including the most vulnerable members of society, and make communities more resilient and sustainable,

10.01.2022 City of Greater Geelong has a plan to convert 15,000 streetlights to energy efficient LED lights, reducing energy consumption by more than 60% & slashing community emissions by 8664 tonnes. That's equivalent to taking over 1,800 petrol guzzling cars off the road each year.

09.01.2022 Gas is the only form of cooking thats widely used in Australia where youre actually burning the fuel in the kitchen. It's polluting and harmful to your health, particularly for children who may be at risk, or who have asthma. The good news is, there are many great alternatives to gas stove tops that are better for your health and better for the planet.... https://www.theguardian.com//love-the-flame-not-the-fuel-s

08.01.2022 Ballarat's deputy mayor Belinda Coates says Ballarat Council is ideally positioned to move into what's described as a 'clean economic recovery' as Australia looks beyond the current economic recession. "One of the best things that council can do is set an ambitious target," Cr Coates said. "We've done that in Ballarat and we're in the process of instituting carbon neutrality and a 100 per cent renewables action plan, so we're focussed on what can do in operations. But we're a...lso focussed on working with business, industry and the community. https://www.thecourier.com.au//ballarat-has-a-clean-futu/

08.01.2022 After unanimously passing in council last night, the City of Ryde will be rolling out electric vehicle chargers across the city! Well done Mayor Jerome Laxale - Labor for working to slam the breaks on pollution from petrol guzzling cars!

08.01.2022 Tony Wolfe has worked in coal for over forty years. But he knows it's time for a change - it's time to embrace renewables. Australia needs clean jobs to reboot its economy. That's why we created the Clean Jobs Plan. Learn more about it here: https://climc.nl/3hAZdSW

08.01.2022 How exciting is this, ABC was inspired by the video we made about the Newcastle community taking climate action and made an amazing video of their own!

07.01.2022 If you want to make a difference, hit up your local council & ask them to be a part of the solutions & tackle climate change," Craig Reucassel on #FightForPlanetA ABC TV + iview Ask your council to join the Cities Power Partnership Australias biggest local government climate action network

07.01.2022 Port Stephens Council, Lake Macquarie City Council & Cessnock City Council have joined our program. Taking meaningful action on climate is very important to our community. We know we face a range of challenges in building a sustainable and resilient future, and thats why weve joined the Cities Power Partnership, said Mayor Fraser.

06.01.2022 Join the Cities Power Partnership's national summit to hear from experts on how local governments can deliver solutions that can rapidly put Australians back to work, reboot the economy, while also tackling climate change. Register here: https://t.co/OStfuXlvKg

06.01.2022 Cairns Regional Council has endorsed the concept of positioning Cairns and the Far North as the green capital of Australia. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said: Becoming the capital of the Green Economy in Australia could help diversify our economy, attract new private and public sector investment, and create jobs and economic growth.... Our region already has many competitive advantages in this area." "We already have an international reputation as the gateway to two world heritage listed natural assets (the Great Barrier Reef and the wet tropic rainforest); we have an abundance of renewable energy resources; significant First Nations population with proven experience in natural resource management; and close proximity and connectivity to Asia and the Pacific. Leveraging these advantages and elevating Cairns and the Far North as leading Australias green economy, could deliver medium to long term economic returns, and grow innovation and diversification. https://bit.ly/32KUyYo

06.01.2022 Check out how the folks in Yackandandah are one of many inspiring communities taking their power back into their owns hands and driving the shift to clean driven.

06.01.2022 The Federal Government wants to use Australias clean energy agencies to prop up dirty fossil fuel projects. The Governments plans to change the operation of both the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the Australia Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) were announced yesterday. These changes would allow two of Australias biggest clean energy success stories to prop up polluting fossil fuels.... Read more here: https://climc.nl/32DUKJT

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our joint winners! Brisbane City Council won for its Metro Charging Strategy. The strategy will see the city roll out an Australian-first metro service with 60 new electric buses at the forefront of EV technology. @nillumbikcouncil's won for its world-first Hybrid Solar and Battery Off-Grid Stadium and Relief Centre.... We are highly invested in finding climate and community resilience solutions in Nillumbik and this multi-purpose development not only serves as an solar powered community stadium, but also as a community relief centre in an emergency such as bushfire.

06.01.2022 Blacktown City Council is rolling out solar on 16 council facilities like libraries and childcare centres. The additional 707 kW of solar will more than DOUBLE Council's solar capacity, saving a whopping $170,000 on power bills every year. In the sunniest country in the world, solar just makes sense!

05.01.2022 Congratulations ACT Government! This project will create jobs, investment, and lower emissions - protecting Australians into the future.

05.01.2022 The Climate Council Online Book Club is back! Join us at 6pm AEDT, December 1 to discuss Tim Flannery's new book 'The Climate Cure', described as "an action plan for our future." We'll be joined by Tim himself, as well as Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie. Register for free here: https://climc.nl/3nROdmN

04.01.2022 Australia needs clean jobs to rebuild its economy. Gas is not the answer. It is a dangerous fossil fuel, driving climate change. Gas can't "compete as a fuel so...urce for electricity against renewable energy backed up by batteries and pumped hydro." It doesn't make any sense to use taxpayer money to fund new gas. See more

04.01.2022 Happy Monday! Some good climate news to start your week off... Britain is speeding ahead in transport policy, announcing it will ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030! The UK Government will also spend 1.3 billion rolling out electric vehicle charge points. Drivers in the ACT will soon be able to access zero-interest loans and free registration for buying an electric vehicle (EV), making our Capital Territory the most EV-friendly jurisdiction in Australia!... Solar power is now regularly providing 50% of Western Australia’s electricity supply! Renewable energy records continue to be broken across the country as prices for solar and wind energy tumble. The Hunter Valley is set to become a renewable energy zone as part of the NSW Government's broad and ground-breaking plans to transition the state’s grid from coal to renewables. The Hunter is one of Australia’s biggest coal-dependent areas, so this move to renewables is significant! See more

02.01.2022 If you want your power bill to "go green" and source clean energy from the sun and wind, it no longer has to cost a fortune. You can now get 100 per cent renewable power for about the same cost, or slightly less, than the government's regulated "fair price for electricity". This article has some great tips on where to look.

02.01.2022 Did you catch Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill on ABC Weekend Breakfast the other day? The bushfire Royal Commission final report unequivocally acknowledged that climate change fuelled last summer's horrific bushfire season, and Mark says the Government must act swiftly to reduce emissions and safeguard vulnerable communities like his. Read more about the Royal Commission's findings and how they relate to local government here: https://bit.ly/2HYXl9E

01.01.2022 In the mayhem of 2020 a year that began with the brutal Black Summer fires, was then overrun by the COVID-19 pandemic, and topped off with many anxiously watching the US election it can be easy to miss the more positive trends. Check out this great article outlining the groundswell of climate action happening all around the world.